Apple vs FBI: What you need to know
If Apple sets a precedent by complying with this court order, then it will have to comply with all other court orders, writes Keith Rozario....
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Yahoo forms committee to explore options of possible sale
After a disappointing fourth quarter results, Yahoo’s CEO Marissa Mayer highlighted a ‘strategic plan’ for the company ahead. As the company released further details of the...
Twitter adds customer service tools for brands
To look at competing with Facebook on providing a platform for customer service, Twitter has rolled out two new tools. The company highlighted that with millions...
EVA Airways appoints KRDS SG to boost its presence on Facebook
EVA Airways Corporation, the Taiwanese International Airline has appointed social and mobile Agency, KRDS Singapore as its social media agency tasked with handling the airline’s social...
Week in Review: Lessons in spectrum refarming and e-commerce
E-commerce and spectrum news in the region grabbed Karamjit Singh’s attention as Japanese players struggle, brick-and-mortar Indonesian players go online, and Singapore’s telco regulator shows...
Undeterred, IDA allows for fourth telco in Singapore (Updated)
The IDA has made the decision, after two public consultations, to allow for a fourth telco to enter Singapore, even allocating a sizable spectrum block...
Engagement is a better route to campaign accuracy than big data alone
At the same time, technology providers are also more motivated to apply their data and target consumers efficiently, instead of simply shooting for volume. Of...
Japanese e-commerce hangover forming in SEA?
Rakuten has decided its B2C model in South-East Asia will not work, Sumitomo has pulled out of Malaysia; Karamjit Singh looks at what this could...
Revenue at all-time high for Axiata in 2015
Axiata Group posted a 7.8% growth in net profit for the financial year ended Dec 31, 2015, partly helped by forex gains and strong performances...
Facebook to open up Instant Articles to all publishers
When Facebook launched the Instant Articles feature in May last year, it was only available to select publishers. But now the company will be opening...
Two-fold increase in digital wallet users in APAC: Survey
With m-commerce on the rise, digital wallets are also gaining acceptance in the APAC market slowly. A recent survey by MasterCard highlighted that one in...
REA Group completes acquisition of iProperty Group
REA Group Limited, a multinational digital media business specialising in property, has successfully completed the acquisition of Asia’s owner and operator of property websites, the iProperty Group....
Stroller brand Easywalker appoints SuperHeroes for global comms
Following a successful pitch, the international stroller and buggy brand Easywalker appoints SuperHeroes Amsterdam/NYC as their new communication agency. At the moment, the Easywalker strollers...
McCann Worldwide boosts team in Japan; names co-chairs & President
McCann Worldgroup has named Hiroshi Namiki, Representative Director and Chairman of Momentum Japan, and Yasuyuki Katagi, Representative Director President & CEO of McCann Worldgroup Japan...
What does FB-owned Parse closing mean for app developers?
Recently, the news broke that Parse is shutting down. With Parse retiring its service, many developers are wondering how to find a tool they can...
Havas Media Thailand names Ferdinand Gutierrez as CEO
Havas Media Group, the media arm of Havas, has appointed Ferdinand Gutierrez as Chief Executive Officer for Havas Media Thailand. The industry veteran joins Havas...
